It has been announced that the TV anime "Let's Play: My Life Full of Quests", based on the popular web manga "Let's Play", will be broadcast on Fuji TV's late-night anime slot "+Ultra" and elsewhere from October. Additional cast members have also been announced, revealing that Tsuchiya Shimba, Yuichi Nakamura, and Tomokazu Sugita will play the three men who appear before the protagonist Sam Young, who has never been in love before. Kana Hanazawa will appear as Sam. A teaser PV featuring the three men has been released on YouTube.
Tsuchiya, who plays Marshall Law, a popular game commentator who moves into the room next to Sam's, said, "Marshall is a popular game streamer. And to be honest, I'm not very good at games, so in that respect we're complete opposites (laughs). However, I really sympathize with his attitude of pouring his passion into the things you love. I think that the feeling of being passionate about something that you think is 'the one', no matter what it is, can be a driving force in people. I would like to carefully portray the character while cherishing his straightforwardness and passion."
Nakamura, who plays Sam's cool, intellectual and charming boss, Charles Jones, commented, "Rather than being cold-hearted, he seems to be quietly evaluating people's values. He is a cool character, but I think he thinks and acts based on some kind of belief (this is still unclear at the beginning, so I will leave it vague). I am careful when playing him to make it seem like there is a right answer within him."
Regarding the work, he said, "It is a story like a live-action drama about city life, and it includes the directing and extravagance that only animation can provide. I think that viewers, especially those who are active in the workforce, will find developments that will make it seem like a story that concerns someone else. I hope that viewers will take their time watching it before going to sleep, and that the work will give them energy...so I hope they will look forward to it."
Sugita, who plays Link Hudson, a waiter at the cafe Sam frequents and who also works as a paramedic, commented, "I don't think he's anything like me. Maybe that's why it's fun to explore him. I'd like to imagine various situations and build the play, such as, perhaps, being unable to express his feelings well in front of the person he likes, and that makes him depressed." He also sent a message saying, "Talent, friendship, and games. I hope that these familiar themes will resonate with viewers in some way. Thank you for your support."
The story is set in Los Angeles, USA. Sam Young, a 22-year-old who dreams of becoming a game creator, has avoided deep relationships with men, but as he quickly becomes close to three men, he gradually breaks out of his shell. The show has been popular, with a total of over 900 million views and over 6.8 million subscribers worldwide.
The anime will be directed by Daiki Tomiyasu, who has worked on the "Pokemon" series, with character designs by Ebimo, who has worked on "Charisma" and "HIGH CARD". It will be produced by OLM.
